Wheel Centering Seat, Protecting Against Corrosion
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Applies to Light-Alloy and Steel Wheels
When a wheel is changed, the wheel centering seat should be sprayed with Wax Spray to prevent corrosion between the wheel centering seat and the rim. Refer to the Parts Information.
-- Remove the wheel.
-- Thoroughly clean the centering seat on the wheel hub and the centering surface on the rim.
CAUTION:
Brakes can become contaminated while driving and thereby result in poor braking.
- Only wax the rim centering.
Always Make Sure that Only Centering -arrow- is Waxed and Not Rim Contact Surfaces. As a Consequence, the Brakes Would Become Contaminated While Driving and Thereby Result in Poor Braking.
-- Apply wax in area of centering -arrow- using a brush.